Climate/ The Outback
When are the official summer seasons in Australia?
December through February.
Name 1-3 species that Australia wildlife is stereotypically known for?
Possible answers: Spiders, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, crabs, etc.
When was mining popularized in Australia?
The 1850s.
How many people live in Cobar?
4000 people.
How long have the Aboriginal people been living in Australia?
65,000 years.
What kind of climate is Australia officially classified as?
A sunny dry climate.
Which animal stated in the slideshow has been considered a "red list" species?
The Dingo.
What kind of metals are primarily mined in Australia?
Copper, lead, and zinc.
Where is Cobar, Australia?
The east side of the Outback.
Why do people burn the Outback?
To protect the landscape, reduce carbon emissions, wilflife, and their connection with the land.
How much of Australia is covered by the Outback?
80%-81%.
How many species live in the Outback
760.
How long have they been mining in Australia? (In years)
174 years (As of 2024).
Whats the leading job opportunity in Cobar, Australia?
Copper mining.
How long did the Aboriginal people live in the Outback before colonization?
Around 50,000 years.
Where is the Outback?
The center of Australia.
What popular Australian bear is actually a marsupial?
Koala.
What is the symbol for Copper on the periodic table of elements?
Cu.
How do people in Cobar spend their time?
Working and growing community.
What did the Aboriginal people think of their land.
They considered the land their mother, and that the land owns them, they do not own the land.
What color is the Land of the Outback?
Red.
Yellow, orange, brown, and white.
What minerals are commonly mined in the Outback?
bauxite, alumina, rutile and tantalum.
How many towns and settlements are in Australia?
60.
What is the best way to help protect the Outback?
Learn about the Outback and see what you can do to help protect the land!